British far-right politician, founder of the BUF
Protests by Patriot Platform have intensified on Dover and Portsmouth, with masked demonstrators blocking roads and clashing with police as migrants arrive. The movement, led by Daniel Thomas, has drawn attention for its ties to the broader British far-right network and funding links to US groups.
Masked men organised by a new far‑right network have blocked roads at Dover and Portsmouth over the past week, disrupting port traffic and confronting police as migrants arrived. Authorities have criticised policing failures and ministers have urged forces to use powers to curb face coverings and public‑order risks. Groups operate through encrypted social channels and present a disciplined, paramilitary style.
The far-right AfD has secured a sweeping win in Saxony-Anhalt, prompting concerns about a broader European shift. UK protesters challenge migration policies as Dover and Portsmouth scenes echo rising nationalist sentiment. Alf Dubs reflects on Kindertransport memories while warning against echoes of 1930s Europe.